Book Academy Podcast

A review of the book, from an average mind, who read slowly, and painstakingly expressed what she thought of the story. There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak is a historical, political, and magical fiction that will take you to stories of rivers and people whose lives become intertwined from a single drop of water. Thank you for listening to this podcast. Read my other stories on @sophiemetropolis · sophiemetropolis.medium.com

Book ReviewIn 1903, a fifteen-year-old girl named Ichi Aoi is sold to the most exclusive brothel in Kumamoto, Japan. Despite her modest beginnings in a southern fishing village, she becomes the protégée of an oiran, the highest-ranking courtesan at the brothel. Through the teachings of her oiran, Shinonome, Ichi begins to understand the intertwined power of sex and money. And in her mandatory school lessons, her writing instructor, Tetsuko, encourages Ichi and the others to think clearly and express themselves. #GreatRead

Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés explores the "wild woman" archetype, a wise and powerful presence in the female psyche. The book aims to help women reconnect with the wild woman archetype and embrace their authenticity, power, and instinct. Estés uses stories from multicultural myths, fairy tales, and folk tales to help women understand the wild woman archetype. This podcast discusses the book and the best-highlighted passages you'll be thinking about.

Book talk about the books I have read for the year 2023. The Forty Rules of Love- Elif Shafak The Mermaid- Christina Henry A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara The Tattooist of Auschwitz - Heather Morris Pachinko - Min Jin Lee The Laws of Human Nature - Robert Greene Circe - Madeline Miller Happiness Project - Suki Fleet Exciting Times - Naoise Dolan Dead End Memories- Banana Yoshimoto The Memoirs of Geisha- Arthur Golden

It's a new episode of non-fiction book reviews about productivity books. We read The 5 am Club by Robin Sharma, Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven,  and Atomic Habits by James Clear. Listen to this short book talks about the important points of these popular productivity books. 

Enjoy another short but sweet book podcast review talking about the bestselling book Norwegian Wood. This is another Murakami treasure that the book community frequently recommends for those who are just starting to read the Murakami literary magic.  Not sponsored. No Ads. 

Podcast recommending various resources (books, vlogs, etc.) if you are starting to live the life of a minimalist. Featured review of the book "The Joy of Less by Francine Jay."  Not sponsored.  Free podcasting.  Host: Sophie Metropolis

This is another classical edition book podcast featuring Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. The book is claimed to be one of the best novels ever written in literature. It's a story of the war in Russia interspersed with narratives of the life of Russian aristocratic families. In this less than 30 minute podcast, we talk about our personal journey while reading the book and we'll be giving you the best takeaway notes from Leo Tolstoy. 

This is the 27th episode of Book Academy Podcast. In this episode, we talk about our 2020 favorite books read, the number of books finished, and a little background of the podcast. In a way, it is also an episode to give thanks to all who had been with us for the entire year.  Support us at https://ko-fi.com/sophiemetropolis Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Book-Academy-Podcast-103853004669207 Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj49GXMQBZkJuKTc5fVvSCQ

Episode 26 is about our reading goals, and why people do them, or why others don’t.    We chatted all about 52 books in 52 weeks, popular challenges, Goodreads, and even #NaNoWriMo.  You can leave us a message about your reading goals. Thanks for listening.